Tips for Getting Along

One of the biggest roadblocks to getting along is anger. That is why being able to identify and handle your anger is such a valuable skill. On the Web site below, you will learn about anger, how to manage it, and how to avoid conflict.

Link to explore : BAM – Guide to Getting Along:

http://www.bam.gov/sub_yourlife/yourlife_conflict.html

Directions

• Start at the BAM Web site.
• Read through the first page.
• Go on to "Iron Out Your Issues" by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
• Go on to "Cool Rules" by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
• Take notes as you read.
• When you are done reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information from the links, create your own "Rules to Break the Anger Chain" using one of the letters in the word A-N-G-E-R to start each rule. Make your list of rules into a bookmark that can be handed out to teens at school.

1			When is a conflict not a conflict?
2			What are three of the five ways to stop your anger from exploding?
3			What is a person’s conflict style, and what are some examples?
4			When should a person get outside help with a conflict?
5			What do the letters in the word “anger” stand for and how can they be used to help a person deal with anger?